Janet Perry is previewing her new book, Little Bargello Treasures, by sharing her tutorial for producing a monogram with a bargello background. Janet mentions that the design would make an excellent boxtop, and I’m seeing it as the perfect, personalized … Read More ...

I haven’t done any shadow applique since the 1970s, but I’ve heard a whisper or two that it’s making a comeback. If you want to try your hand, take advantage of this beautiful free pattern designed by Marian Shenk for … Read More ...

Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.… Read More ...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has blogged a guide to needlepoint canvas that is essential info for beginning stitchers; and even veterans may find a new tidbit or two in the article. See the post.… Read More ...

CraftGossip’s editor-in-chief, Shellie Wilson, spotted these original cross-stitch designs in beefranck‘s flickr photostream. I’m so glad she shared them with me so I can share them with you. Beware: Some of the slogans may not be suitable for viewing … Read More ...

Portuguese reader Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog tipped us off to a great video tute on the Brazilian craft blog Superziper. Meri says,

Please, take a look at this video when you’ll have some time: it teaches how

Oh, no! While I was distracted by marrying off my kiddo, I missed another adorable free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get Spring Shower Birdy designed by Jenny Barton.… Read More ...

Karline of Urban Threads gives us this heads-up:

When I first started paying attention to machine embroidery, I assumed it wasn’t … you know … *creative* enough for my taste. You just push the button and let the computer do

Here’s some news from Helen Gibb Ribbonwork:

All orders placed on our website through  May 11th that include the Ribbon Catalogue will be eligible for our drawing* of  free ribbons. On May 20th we’ll have the drawing, and announce one

You’ll love this week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com: sweet Springtime Bloom designed by Sue Page. Get the chart.… Read More ...

If you’re new to silk-ribbon embroidery, how can you know what type and size of needle is best for the different widths of ribbon? Luckily, Embroidery-Methods.com provides a handy cheat sheet. See the blog post.… Read More ...

Arlee of Albedo Design Journal is sharing this original image, which begs to be stitched! Get the design.… Read More ...

This week’s free vintage embroidery pattern from doe-c-doe is a sweet birdie just right for springtime. Get the pattern. And while you’re there, check out the phenomenal appliqued and embroidered cuckoo clock designed by doe-c-doe. Wow!… Read More ...

Go to lovestitches’ blog to enter for a chance to win this perfectly embroidered and super-cute wall art.… Read More ...